Comparison

iPieta vs Angelus Bell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

iPieta

Access a comprehensive collection of Catholic resources, including Bibles, catechisms, prayers, and spiritual works. Explore liturgical calendars, papal documents, and writings from Church Fathers. Features include search, history, bookmarks, and downloadable audio for select content.

Highlights
  • Catholic Bibles (Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate)
  • Multiple Catechisms (Baltimore, Roman, St. Thomas Aquinas)
  • Ordinary & Extraordinary Liturgical Calendars
  • Extensive Devotions and Prayers
  • Spiritual Works from Church Fathers
  • Papal Encyclicals and Conciliar Documents
  • Search, History, Bookmarks, Highlights
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iPieta contains Catholic documents, teachings, writings, prayers, and liturgical calendars, including: • Bibles: Douay-Rheims, Clementine Vulgate (Catholic and public domain; note that Psalms are COMPLETE but numbered as in the Vulgate). • Baltimore Catechisms #1-3 (original); the Cat. of Christian Doctrine, the Roman Catechism, and the Cat. of St. Thomas Aquinas. • Both the Ordinary (Novus Ordo) and Extraordinary (Tridentine) Calendars with access to the day's Gospel and Reading(s) from the Douay-Rheims & Vulgate. • Numerous devotions and prayers, including 33-Day Total Consecration Preparation, Novena to the Holy Spirit, St. Alphonsus Stations of the Cross, and the St. Bridget 1-Year and 12-Year Prayers. • Spiritual works from authors including St. Louis Marie de Montfort, St. Teresa of Jesus, St. John of the Cross, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Thomas Aquinas (Summa and Catena), St. Francis deSales, and St. Jean-Marie Vianney. • Papal Encyclicals and Conciliar Documents • Fathers of the Church (Erdman's collection) • Search, History, Bookmarks, Highlights. • Multi-version display of some data like versions of the Bible and prayers in different languages. • Free downloadable audio for many prayers, New Testament, and some works.

About

Angelus Bell

This app revives the ancient tradition of The Angelus prayer by using authentic church bell recordings to signal prayer times. It offers a simple, private way to incorporate sacred moments into your daily routine, with Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Authentic church bell recordings
  • Three daily prayer reminders (6 AM, noon, 6 PM)
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Customizable bell selection and prayer hours
Features
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THE ANGELUS BELL — A Sacred Tradition, Reimagined for Your Daily Life For centuries, church bells called Christians to pause three times a day — at 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM — to pray The Angelus, a meditation on the Incarnation. In village squares and open fields, across Europe and beyond, people stopped what they were doing and turned their hearts to God. That tradition has faded. We're bringing it back. The Angelus Bell transforms your iPhone into a sacred timekeeper, ringing authentic church bells at the appointed hours — not synthetic sounds or generic notifications, but real recordings from cathedrals and monasteries around the world. The same sacred tones that once echoed across generations, now in your pocket. AUTHENTIC SACRED SOUND Experience genuine church bell recordings from historic locations including the Abbey of Notre-Dame in Le Barroux and the Church of St. Marcellus in Trento. Each bell carries centuries of prayer and devotion, bringing that sacred atmosphere wherever you are. DESIGNED FOR BEAUTY & SIMPLICITY Our app lives quietly on your device until the appointed hour arrives. When 6 AM, noon, or 6 PM comes, authentic church bells ring with a gentle reminder to pause and pray. Select your preferred bell recordings, choose which hours to observe, and let sacred tradition guide your day. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Never miss The Angelus with seamless Apple Watch integration. Gentle haptic feedback and beautiful complications keep you connected to this ancient rhythm of prayer, whether your phone is nearby or not. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No accounts required. No subscriptions. No tracking. No data collection. The Angelus Bell operates entirely on your device, respecting both your privacy and the sacred nature of prayer. Notifications are local only — your devotions remain between you and God. FREE FOREVER Built by a team who believes sacred traditions should be accessible to all. The Angelus Bell is — and always will be — completely free, with no hidden costs, ads, or premium features. This is our gift to the global Catholic community. Whether you're discovering the ancient devotion for the first time or seeking to deepen your prayer life, The Angelus Bell offers a beautiful way to sanctify your day. Let the bells call you to prayer, just as they have for countless faithful souls throughout history. Download The Angelus Bell and let sacred interruption transform your daily rhythm.

Screenshots

iPieta4 screens
Angelus Bell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Angelus Bell at 5.0 against iPieta's 4.7. Angelus Bell also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Angelus Bell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 510 and 575 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of iPieta's written reviews are positive against 100% of Angelus Bell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPieta versus Angelus Bell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPietaAngelus Bell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (510 ratings)5.0 (575 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings510575 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperiVerbumJay Street Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

iPieta

All ratings510 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.9%

Angelus Bell

All ratings575 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iPieta

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank screen issues after recent updates
  • Disappearing bookmarks and notes
  • Stability problems and frequent crashes
  • Incorrect calendar and liturgical information

Requested features

5 requests
  • More Bible translations and liturgical versions
  • Improved search and browsing functionality
  • Better organization and categorization of content
  • Customizable audio playback controls
  • Offline access and download options

Angelus Bell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPieta

No in-app purchases

None

Angelus Bell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPieta free?
iPieta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Angelus Bell free?
Angelus Bell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPieta or Angelus Bell?
Angelus Bell is rated higher. iPieta averages 4.7 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Angelus Bell averages 5.0 from 575 ratings.
Do iPieta or Angelus Bell have ads?
Neither iPieta nor Angelus Bell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPieta or Angelus Bell?
iPieta ships an update fortnightly, and Angelus Bell fortnightly. Most recently, iPieta was updated on October 18, 2026 and Angelus Bell on October 18, 2026.

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